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Regulation on the protection of pet animals.

Country/Territory
Slovenia
Document type
Regulation
Date
2009 (2014)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Animal welfare Animal health Ranching/captive breeding
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Entry into force notes
This Regulation entered into force on 18 July 2009.
Abstract

This Regulation of the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Food establishes minimum standards for the protection of pets. For the purposes of these provisions pets mean animals that are bred, raised or kept for the company, recreation, protection or support humans. Pet keeper should make every effort to ensure the welfare of animals and to prevent causing pain, injury, disease or disorder of animal behavior. Pet keeper must provide appropriate accommodation and care for animals with regard to ethological standards depending on the species and in particular must ensure qualitatively and quantitatively adequate food and water, proper movement of animals, measures to prevent the escape of animals and adequate living conditions. This Regulation is composed of the following Sections: General provisions (Sec. 1); General conditions (Sec. 2); Hotels for animals and pet shops (Sec. 3); Breeding conditions (Sec. 4); Dogs (Sec. 5); Domestic cats (Sec. 6); Other pets (Sec. 7); Final provisions (Sec. 8).

Full text
English/Slovenian
Website
www.pisrs.si

References - Legislation

Implements

Animal Protection Act.

Legislation | Slovenia | 1999 (2021)

Keyword: Animal production, Animal welfare, Animal reproduction, International trade, Slaughtering, Offences/penalties, Basic legislation, Keeping of live animals, Wild fauna

Source: FAO, FAOLEX